But this event held at o­ne of the most beautiful and luxurious rooms Alexandra’s Billiards in Pottsville Pennsylvania belonged to Clayton Delaware’s up and coming future star Lee Holt!  Showing the resilience and heart that projected him into the winner circle his wins were over Cory Raush, Raphael Saldana, Antonio Esposito, Josh Brothers, Shaun Wilkie, Phil Sherman, Dave Daya and Mike Miller.  Dave Daya from Mt. Carmel, PA who always represents the sport of pool in a class act manner finished third.  The Easton Assassin Mike Miller finished runner-up for his second straight appearance.  In the finals Mike Miller never had a chance as Lee Holt played a near flawless match.  Lee o­nly missed o­ne ball in a race to nine and that miss was a very difficult combination.  Final score was 9-2 Lee Holt. 

Lee Holt, who plays out of Cue Stix and Cue & Cushion in Newark Delaware, starting playing pool when he was seven.  At the age of twenty he decided to take four years off.  Having the desire and love for the sport he started to play again.  Remember Paul Newman’s statement in the Color of Money “I’m Back”!  Yes Lee you’re back in the pool community and we are sure to hear from you again!

Tour stop #10 is at Comet Billiards In Parsippany New Jersey o­n Sunday September 14th.  Comet Billiards was voted “Top Ten” new billiard room in 2001 by Billiard Digest. This open event promises to be fun, exciting and competitive!  See you there for the “Best Time Ever”!

1st Lee Holt
2nd Mike Miller
3rd Dave Daya
4th Phil Sherman
5th/6th Bob De Turk, Shaun Wilkie
7th/8th Bob Whitfield, Josh Brothers
9th/12th Antonio Esposito, Eddie Abraham, Joe Long, Raphael Saldana

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